Ashley Holmes
دانشیار · Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Oregon State Universityمعرفی
Dr. Ashley Holmes is the Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning at Oregon State University, where she leads the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). She holds a Ph.D. in Rhetoric, Composition, and the Teaching of English from the University of Arizona and has a strong background in English education and composition studies.
- Ph.D., Rhetoric, Composition, and the Teaching of English – University of Arizona
- M.A., English (Rhetoric and Composition) – North Carolina State University
- B.A., English Education – North Carolina State University
Her research centers on innovative and inclusive pedagogical practices in higher education. She is particularly known for her work in place-based learning, high-impact practices (HIPs), and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). Her scholarship bridges rhetoric, writing studies, and educational innovation, with a focus on writing across the curriculum and public pedagogy.
Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in reimagining teaching through experiential and community-engaged frameworks. She emphasizes writing, walking, and civic engagement as tools for deep learning, and her editorial and monograph work reflects a commitment to methodological praxis and inclusive educational spaces. Her publications appear in leading venues such as College English, Composition Forum, and The International Journal of Students as Partners.
Dr. Holmes has held significant academic leadership roles, including Director of the Writing Across the Curriculum Program and Interim Director of Teaching Effectiveness at Georgia State University. She has secured scholarly recognition through book publications with prestigious presses such as Routledge and the WAC Clearinghouse, though specific awards are not listed.
She has advised academic programs and contributed to faculty development, curriculum design, and pedagogical innovation. Her administrative and scholarly work demonstrates sustained engagement with teaching excellence, educational equity, and collaborative learning models. She has not listed formal advisees, but her leadership in graduate teaching and program direction implies mentorship at scale.
Dr. Holmes led the Writing Across the Curriculum Program at Georgia State University and now leads the Center for Teaching and Learning at Oregon State, positioning her at the nexus of institutional teaching support, faculty development, and educational research.
